Somehow

Drake Bell's song 'Somehow' delves into the emotional turmoil and quest for redemption of a woman trapped in a toxic relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her despair and longing for a better life. The opening lines, 'She stares at the moon / Her ribbons out of tune,' set a melancholic tone, suggesting a sense of disarray and lost harmony in her life. The imagery of 'memories of the past / At the bottom of her glass' indicates that she is drowning her sorrows in alcohol, trying to escape the painful memories of her past.

The chorus is a powerful plea for transformation and salvation. The woman falls to her knees, screaming to God to 'make something of me,' expressing a deep desire to change her current situation and become 'an angel again somehow.' This line suggests that she once saw herself as pure and good, but her current circumstances have tainted that self-image. The repetition of the word 'somehow' underscores her desperation and uncertainty about how to achieve this transformation.

The song also touches on themes of abuse and control, as seen in the lines 'The imprint of his ring / A symbol of the weak / Commissioned by the king.' This suggests that the man in her life has a dominating and oppressive presence, symbolized by the ring's imprint on her cheek. The questions 'Did he tie you down? / Did you make a sound?' further emphasize the woman's sense of entrapment and silence in the face of abuse. The song's narrative is a poignant exploration of the struggle to break free from a harmful relationship and the hope for a better, more angelic self.